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Author: Derek Burton (Professor Emeritus, Professor Emeritus, Department of Biology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada) ,
Margaret Burton (Professor Emeritus, Professor Emeritus, Department of Biology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 19.70cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 24.70cm
Weight: 1.006kg
ISBN: 9780198785569
ISBN 10: 0198785569
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 05 October 2017
Audience:
College/higher education
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
This remarkable new bookdeveloped by two professors emeritus at Memorial University in Newfoundland, Canadawill no doubt be recognized as a major accomplishment by fish scholars. It emphasizes the incredible diversity found in the world of fish, a fact easy to overlook when so many species are essentially essentially unobservable in their natural habitats...This work should be required reading for students, in addition to a standard text on ichthyology, and can serve as a valuable reference for professionals... In summary, this book is an academic achievement and a credit to its authors and publisher. * J. C. Briggs, Oregon State University, CHOICE *
Author Information
Professor Emeritus, Derek Burton has always been interested in how things (and animals) function. With a B.Sc. (Hons) in Zoology from the University of Wales and a Ph.D from the University of London (UK) Derek transferred his base to Newfoundland (Canada) where he has continued his investigations in fish physiology. He has taught a wide variety of courses including introductory biology, cell biology, vertebrate biology, comparative animal physiology, fish biology and graduate courses. Major interests are fish neurobiology and colour change; the North Atlantic providing a rich source of exciting problems to study. Professor Emeritus, Margaret Burton studied zoology and comparative animal physiology at the University of London (UK) and initially focussed on invertebrates with a B.Sc. (Hons) and a Ph.D. On relocating to Canada, Margaret became involved in fish research, including work on both freshwater and marine species, concentrating on hormones. The emphasis shifted to fish reproduction which presented many fascinating areas including the ability of at least some fish species to switch off reproduction and resume it subsequently. Teaching involved a variety of introductory and more advanced courses as well as work with graduates.
